HSN Code 38237030: Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Cetyl Alcohol

HSN Code 38237030 represents Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Cetyl Alcohol under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Cetyl Alcohol correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38237030, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Cetyl Alcohol.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38237030

HSN Code 38237030 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Industrial fatty alcohols: Oleyl alcohol

Chapter

38 - Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3823 - Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 38237030 not include?

Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Cetyl Alcohol does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 38231100

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining :Stearic acid : Palm stearin : Stearic acid

HSN Code 38231111

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: crude

HSN Code 38231112

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: rbd

HSN Code 38231119

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: other

HSN Code 38231190

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: other stearic acid or stearin

HSN Code 38231200

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Oleic acid

HSN Code 38231300

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Tall oil fatty acids

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38237030 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

+26.55% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8039 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3823

FY 2024-25

0.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3823’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 3823’s imports

At a glance

−100.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3823

Share of Sub-Chapter 3823 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38237030

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19

Balance

−1.01

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

1.01 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8024

Balance

+0.25

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−63.37% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2020-21

Balance

−0.12

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−67.57% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8394

Balance

+0.64

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2022-23

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2023-24

Balance

−1.13

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

1.13 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2024-25

Balance

−1.43

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

1.43 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+26.55% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 3823

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

—

Imports

5.97% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3823 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3,612.42 Cr

Import

₹8,438.65 Cr

Trade Balance

−4,826.23

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 38237030 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 38237030

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Cetyl Alcohol in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 38237030 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38237030 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1.43 Crore in HSN Code 38237030 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.43 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.43 Crore — ranking #8039 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.97% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Cetyl Alcohol

India's imports under HSN Code 38237030 have grown at 5.97% CAGR, reaching ₹1.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38237030 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38237030 ?

It includes Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Cetyl Alcohol

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Cetyl Alcohol?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

How much GST applies to Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Cetyl Alcohol?

Under HSN 38237030, Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Cetyl Alcohol attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Cetyl Alcohol?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Cetyl Alcohol is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Cetyl Alcohol; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Cetyl Alcohol?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

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